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Originally Posted by Seaveins
 Seaveins here...I am trying to learn manual targeting (after all these years) and can't figure out how to switch optics on the periscopes or UZO. Are they fixed or can you alternate between the described 1x, 1.5x, 4x, and 6x on the periscopes? Also, when attacking multiple targets or trying to get a quick shot in on an attacking destroyer, how do you enter all the required information so quickly? I have only been able to successfully attack my first victim in a convoy and then run out of time. I have reread the SHIII and GWX manuals but can't find the answers to these questions. Sorry to burden you folks with things so basic.
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Oops, also wanted to add re: multiple targets...
I'm learning manual targetting as well, after playing with auto on exclusively. Couple tips that may or may not be helpful, YMMV...
1) Put manual targetting on, but keep weapon officer assistance unchecked. This way you have the WO to help you in a dire situation. You can still do full manual targetting if you choose, but the WO is there to help you in case you need it. I also use this as a way to check my accuracy. When leaving dock or coming upon a friendly/neutral boat I'll lock it and go through the firing solution procedure. I'll make note of my AOB/range/speed and then ask the WO to find a solution. Since I'm not firing on those ships anyway, this is just a nice way to see how close my readings were to the WO.
2) As far as multiple targets and entering info quickly... If it's a convoy (I use GWX 2.1 btw), all the ships travel same course same speed as far as I know. So if you have a nice angle and get the solution on one of the ships, rotating your periscope or UZO to a different one for a second shot (or third, etc) and finding a new solution is really only a matter of adjusting for range I think...*
*Not sure about this if you've been spotted, or your original torps have and the convoy starts maneuvering (zig zagging, etc)
Hope this helps. I still default to getting help from the WO in most cases, but I'm slowly learning how to do this, hehe.